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Sacre-Coeur really provides one of the best views of Paris. Set on top of Montmartre if you climb the tower you are greeted with amazing views. It's a lot of climbing, but worth it. The inside is stunning and impressive

The views from the dome are beautiful, but it is a tough climb - nearly 300 steps up a very narrow spiral staircase. But once you get to the top, it's breathtaking! It wasn't busy at all in late November - we did not get tickets in advance and walked right in in late afternoon.

If you don't want to be bothered on your way up or down from the Basilica, do not make eye contact with the solicitors/peddlers/side vendors! Just keep walking and enjoy your time there because the views are amazing and the architecture is incredible! I read some of the advice on here to stay away from the guys selling bracelets...so glad...
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Amazing building set high on a hill which provides great views over the city.
We went early on a Sunday morning and it was still incredibly busy with a bit of a queue to get in. There was a service going on but it seems to continue despite the shuffle and clicking of tourists.
The church is on a hill,...
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Originally one of the "shunned" parts of the city where "low-lifes" and degenerates were housed. Later became a wine growing area, now one of the best places to see Paris. A must visit for anyone in the city, even if you have seen it 100 times, come back. A little known fact is that the Sacre-Coeur Basilica facade is bleached...
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Steep climb up but use funicular! Swarms of street sellers at bottom are a bit intimidating as they surround you and are very persistent again if you use funicular you avoid this. Views from top are amazing

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Montmartre

Montmartre is a bustling mix of cultures, colours, and styles which changes from one street to another. Ride the funicular (or, for a real workout, climb the steps) to the sublime Sacré-Coeur (Basilica of the Sacred Heart) with its inspiring view of the city. The church is surrounded by provincial streets and piano bars where tourists, artists, and street entertainers thrive. At the foot of the hill, Boulevard de Clichy features shops not intended for young audiences, while residences are scattered to the north and east. The diverse population includes a large part from the Arab-speaking world, Africa, and Turkey. It’s a corner of Paris full of life and dynamism with charms that can’t be found anywhere else.

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